Family Medicine Physician Job at Family Health Center in Kalamazoo, MI

Description

Recent graduates are encouraged to apply — no prior experience required!

The Family Medicine Physician provides high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals of all ages, following Family Health Center's standards and practices. The physician embraces a team-oriented approach to healthcare, working collaboratively with Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, while offering oversight and support as needed.

WE SERVE. WE GROW. WE ACHIEVE.

The Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) that goes beyond the call of duty to take exceptional care of our community. Through community outreach, medical & dental services, behavioral health management, on-site pharmacy, and so much more. We are there for the members of our community every step of the way.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide healthcare and health management for patients of all ages.
• Provide a total assessment of the patient's health status, including systematic health history, a physical examination, and diagnostic testing.
• Provide skilled observations and health assessments of patients, including history, physical examination, and appropriate interventions and referrals.
• Provide patient care services appropriate to patient condition and in conjunction with current Joint Commission standards.
• Diagnose and treat or appropriately refer to health problems for the patient population. Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patients' clinical problems and health care needs.
• Establish and facilitate a plan of care related to a patient's identified problems, needs, and strengths, including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, counseling, education, and teaching needs of patients, families, and groups.
• Assess and formulate a plan of care related to preventative, acute, and chronic needs identified by the patient and health care team in a manner that provides continuity of care. It includes coordinating care with patients' primary care physicians (PCP) when identifying and identifying an available PCP when one is not currently designated.
• Assess patient/family learning needs and provide appropriate patient education.
• Analyze reports, findings of tests and examinations, and diagnose the condition of the patient.
• Determine and prescribe medication, dosage, and schedule, given the patient's condition and allergies.
• Discuss any possible side effects of medication or immunization with the patient.
• Prescribe and administer vaccinations to immunize patients from infectious diseases.
• Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease.
• Refer patients to a medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for the patient's well-being.
• Document the patient's visit, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action.
• Follow up with patient regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases
• Conduct physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to the school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
• Participate in all required departmental and organizational meetings.
• Other duties may be assigned.

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated the ability to assess clinical needs and work in an integrated, holistic approach to care, including case management, disease management and/or population health programs.
• Experience with office-based surgical procedures.
• The ability to work within a high volume of medical practice with multiple interruptions and busy work schedule and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
• Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance and quality improvement, and risk management,
• Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in inpatient care

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES:

• Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathy degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or other comparable training programs
• Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency program
• Possession of a State of Michigan and Federal Narcotics and Controlled Substance license
• Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan

  Family Health Center has the right to modify the job description's duties and functions based on the organization's needs.